My late and much missed Uncle once said to me....

[British Red]

"No-one, ever, laid on their death bed and said I wish I'd spent more time at work"

My work is hellish at the moment. BBs is worse. My health is all over the place - again.

LudlowS is having a meet this weekend. I told him as a result of all of that we probably couldn't go

The weather forecast for the Welsh Marches is grim anyway.

LS has even had to cut the numbers down after tree falls etc. so........

I'm going anyway

One chap is bringing half a pig (in one piece), another a bottle of cask strength Caol Ila and a third a selection of bunnies and pigeons (some of which might have cooled down )

Ludlow has a load of cut and stacked wood, and has offered to pack my gear in if the strength gives out. With friends like these I am truly blessed. Stuff the job stress, the weather and the practicalities. I have Ceggas axe to abuse, a case of mead two years in the brewing and a Nanok -25 for BB and a -10 for me.

So, I'll pack in a rush tomorrow night, fuel up and we're off for a few days wood smoke, game cooking, mead and bannock!

Playing hookey is still fun at my age!

Red

 

[bushtank]

sounds very good to matehave fun

 

[British Red]

It has always been great so far....

I owe parcels to loads of people (Bent Stick, Jon Picket etc.). Somehow, I know they'll understand!

Red

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

Have a wonderful weekend mate.

Go and enjoy yourself and sort out the work next - don't think about it over the weekend. Recharge your batteries and rip into work with a vengence when you get back.

Hope the weather is kind to you

Enjoy!

Phil.

 

[stuart f]

Have fun Red,work is not the be all and end all mate

 

[Greg]

"No-one, ever, laid on their death bed and said I wish I'd spent more time at work"

My work is hellish at the moment. BBs is worse. My health is all over the place - again.

LudlowS is having a meet this weekend. I told him as a result of all of that we probably couldn't go

The weather forecast for the Welsh Marches is grim anyway.

LS has even had to cut the numbers down after tree falls etc. so........

I'm going anyway

One chap is bringing half a pig (in one piece), another a bottle of cask strength Caol Ila and a third a selection of bunnies and pigeons (some of which might have cooled down )

Ludlow has a load of cut and stacked wood, and has offered to pack my gear in if the strength gives out. With friends like these I am truly blessed. Stuff the job stress, the weather and the practicalities. I have Ceggas axe to abuse, a case of mead two years in the brewing and a Nanok -25 for BB and a -10 for me.

So, I'll pack in a rush tomorrow night, fuel up and we're off for a few days wood smoke, game cooking, mead and bannock!

Playing hookey is still fun at my age!

Red

Forget work for now Red just get out there and enjoy yourself!
Having fun is after all good for the soul.

 

[JonnyP]

You get out there and enjoy yourself Red, your work will probably benefit from it.....Win win win, as far as I can see.....

 

[British Red]

You get out there and enjoy yourself Red, your work will probably benefit from it.....Win win win, as far as I can see.....

I sure intend to! Thanks for understanding - I need this right now.

I promise to catch up with all my proper stuff (like posting parcels) when I get back and bore you all with tales of bacon so fresh it was butchered on site..... to go with the green coffee beans I intend to roast for breakfast coffee

Don't you all love any "meet threads" that start with "has anyone got an 18" bone saw they could bring?"..... (perhaps not the vegetarians amongst us)...He's bringing a sausage machine too...

I haven't been out since before Christmas ....thats just stupid....why go to work if thats the result...?

Red

 

[bent-stick]

It has always been great so far....

I owe parcels to loads of people (Bent Stick, Jon Picket etc.). Somehow, I know they'll understand!

Red

Told you there's no rush...enjoy the weekend.

 

[AndyW]

Have a great weekend Red.

I know several people who are feeling much like you say you are at the moment and I know everyone of them is saying similar things about getting away.

Enjoy the pig, cask, game, bannock, mead, sausages, coffee...

Damn I'm hungry and need to get out too

 

[Spikey DaPikey]

See ya there

 

[British Red]

Looking forward to it Mr Da P

 

[Tony]

Have a good one mate, just relax

 

[fred gordon]

As my father once said to me. Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional. A good philosophy. Have a great weekend... All of us...

 

[British Red]

Thanks for the good wishes all - it was a scramble but I'm all ready to go. Not sure one could describe this as minimalist though......

Green coffee beans (check)
Skillet to roast them in (check)
Hand grinder to grind them (check)
2 pint coffee pot (check)
Sharp camp knife to slice the bacon off the half pig (check)
Mix prepared for fresh bread (check)
Dutch Oven to bake morning bread (check)


Still breakfast should be good!

Red

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

Red you used a word I'm unfamiliar with "minimalist" - what does that mean when it comes to having a fun weekend?

I've got cabin fever at the moment and could really use a weekend in the outdoors - hoping I can make through to March before a meet with dsome pals before I go postal


Hope you have a great time.

Phil.

 

[bambodoggy]

Have a good one Red and pass on my best to Dave

Cheers,

Bam.

 

[Simon E]

2 pint coffee pot (check)

Good job I'm not going Red, 2 pints is about half my usual morning intake

Have a good one, there is nothing like a good laugh with mates to restore ones mood.